High School Pathfinder: For the Future You

What if you could help doctors see things no one else can? That’s exactly what radiologists do. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Puneet Pawha, a neuroradiologist at Mount Sinai, to talk about how radiology goes way beyond “just looking at pictures.” Dr. Pawha shares how he discovered radiology, the surprising parts of his job that most people never think about, how the field is evolving with n...

In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana sits down with Deepta Venkataraman who has spent nearly 25 years building her career in equities at Morgan Stanley. From leading global teams in delta one swaps and securities lending to spending a year working in London, Deepta has seen the fast-paced world of finance from multiple angles. She shares how she’s stayed motivated ov...

If you’ve ever felt pressure to “stick with” a major or career choice, this episode will give you a WHOLE new perspective! Astha Mehta came to the U.S. from India planning to study neuroscience, but along the way discovered her interest in cognitive science and machine learning. Since then, she’s worked as a data scientist, machine learning engineer, and now builds AI-powered apps at Bain & Co...

In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana sits down with Dr. Preya Ananthakrishnan, Director of Breast Surgery at White Plains Hospital. Dr. Ananthakrishnan shares how she went from studying chemical engineering in college to finding her calling in medicine, what drew her to breast cancer surgery, and how she balances science with compassion in her work. She also offers p...

In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, I sit down with Dr. Deeksha Mehta, an endocrinologist at Summit Health, and talk about her journey into medicine and how she discovered her specialty. Dr. Mehta shares challenges she faced, lessons from working across India, New York, and New Jersey, and practical advice for high schoolers interested in healthcare. She also shares valua...

If you're a teenager who's interested in tech but don't want to spend your life coding, then this episode is for you! Nikhil Purwaha studied computer science in college and later got his MBA, but his path into tech was anything but traditional. He's worked across product strategy and trust & safety at a major tech company and proves you don't have to be the "build the app" type to build a care...

Think healthcare is only about becoming a doctor? Think again. In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder, we sit down with Dr. Anuj Mehta, Chief Clinical Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to explore what leadership looks like in the world of medicine. He shares his journey from earning an MD to pursuing an MBA at Columbia, and how he now helps shape the future of healthcare. In this episode, D...